Wednesday, June 24, 2009

When I needed to come up with a cover for my brochure, I chose a picture of one of my treatments that is beautiful and unique. It is a window style that many of my clients struggle with to decorate. Hope it gives you an idea for your own high style windows!

I have just finished reading the newest issue of House Beautiful Magazine with its feature on small space decorating ideas and suggestions. Those who know me know I live in my own small space and have written an e-book on this topic I have lived with for years. If you get a chance to get a copy and read this feature, I know you will enjoy it. We all have a small space somewhere that needs help.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

The economy may be stale but you interior decorating can stay fresh! Read on for some great no-cost suggestions.

1.Move your furniture to different rooms in your home for a new look. Do the same with your accessories.2.Get out one of your pretty dishes and put it in your powder room to hold fancy soaps and tissues.3.Wrap and knot a fancy scarf around a throw pillow for a decorative look.4.Use a fancy sheet in place of the spread for a fresh look on the bed.5.Stack a few large hardcover books under your table lamps to change the light and brightness in your rooms. Be sure they are wide enough books and keep it to about 2 books for safety.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Next Tuesday, the 16th is the first in a series of interior design seminars. This is the free one over the phone. Click here to register; http://richmonddecorator.com/teleseminar.Great fun and lots of interior decorating info.See you then.

I now carry a collection of drapery/upholstery fabrics that are made of organic cotton and blends. This material was fabricated with minimal effect on the environment. The group is called "Footprints" and the assortment is beautiful. Using these fabrics for your custom window treatments helps all of us and Mother Earth.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

This seminar will be given over the phone-you all can join in where ever you are!

You have to register to get the phone number and the password to use to join in on the call. It is a proven formula of the steps to take for your decorating and redecorating projects. Here is the link:http://richmonddecorator.com/teleseminar

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Here at Creatively Yours Custom, we firmly believe in green decorating to help our planet and environment. It is not about a green color choice rather it has to do with using eco-friendly products in design. To introduce this practice let’s start with a few simple choices we all can make.♣Purchase organic cotton bath towels available at most major stores. Cotton is a renewable source and when grown organically, uses no chemicals. You help preserve the soil and get a really soft towel. Cottonis also biodegradable.♣Bamboo makes a wonderful wood floor. It is a renewable resource and does not use formaldehyde or give off toxic odors in your home. You’ll all breathe better!♣We all have old draperies, bedspreads, etc. sitting around the house waiting to go to the landfill. You could donate them to shelters, Humane Societies, veterinary clinics to name a few. Think reusable not disposable.

On Tuesday June 16th at 7:15 p.m. EST, Creatively Yours Custom will present the debut of its Tele-Seminar Series titled "Interior Decorating Blueprint" I will discuss a formula I have used successfully to apply to decorating and redecorating projects. It will work for everyone's home.There is no charge for this session! All you need to join in is your telephone. The call will last approximately 40 minutes and there will be a question and answer session at the end.

About Me

The Stats on me: Been in the industry for 26 years and in my own business for 9+years, married with one college
graduate son. My designs have often been featured on AVA Living Spotlight.I have a B.A. in History and have authored several e-books on interior design. I write a weekly design column for the 360 View Newspaper.
The fun stuff: I am a great believer in treating others as I would want to be treated. I love life and enjoy meeting and talking with my clients. I want to impart my decorating knowledge for all to learn and benefit from. My design signature is "beautiful uniqueness".

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